If you're a newbie to the sport, here's some basic information about how to play.  Most paintball games last from five to forty minutes. The objective of most paintball games is either “Capture the flag” or “Elimination”.  In Capture The Flag, a flag is placed on either end of the field and each team tries to grab it and return it to their base.

Beginner Buying Guide

If you're just getting into the sport of paintball, you're going to need some gear.  Here's a good buying guide for paintball equipment you'll want to start with:
1- Paintball Mask/Goggle System.

Operation Ambush

Here is another fun scenario paintball mission that you can use to practice how to set up an ambush and also how to deal with being ambushed by another team.  You can play this mission with a huge group of people or just with your paintball team.  If your just with your own team, get one or two players and they will be the ones setting up the ambush against all the 'unsuspecting' other.

Tippmann TPX Pistol

Tippmann's version of a .68 caliber tactical pistol, the TPX is an excellent new addition to their legendary line of paintball markers.  The new TPX .68 caliber Paintball Pistol has a compact design; it's engineered to be super lightweight, easy to maintain, customizable and best of all.

Essential Scenario Gear
Here are some things that are necessary to bring with you when going to a big scenario game.  Most importantly - your paintball marker, pods, your hopper, and paintball mask.